US Army Corps of Engineers · Illinois
Dam East - Mcnair Campground in Illinois. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 42 public campsites we map in Illinois.
Dam East-McNair Campground is situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest man-made lake. Recreation The area provides fun both on the water and on shore. Boat ramps and courtesy docks are located nearby, and the vast lake allows for plenty of water sports.
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Start a 14-day trialSource: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-08-14, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.